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A Summary Of The Department Of Fisheries, Western Australia Invertebrate Research At Cocos (Keeling) Islands 2006-2011, Lynda M. Bellchambers, Scott N. Evans
A Summary Of The Department Of Fisheries, Western Australia Invertebrate Research At Cocos (Keeling) Islands 2006-2011, Lynda M. Bellchambers, Scott N. Evans
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The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are located in the Indian Ocean (12° 12” S, 96° 54” E). The group is comprised of two separate coral atolls, consisting of 27 islands. The southern atoll consists of 26 islands, surrounding a shallow lagoon, two of which are inhabited with a total population of approximately 600 people. Management of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands’ fish resources is conducted by the Department of Fisheries Western Australia (DoF), on behalf of the Commonwealth Government, under a Service Delivery Agreement (SDA). Between 2006 and 2011 DoF has conducted annual risk assessments to focus research and management objectives for …